30 m. ago France ‘can count on Cyprus’ during Council of EU presidency

France “can count on” Cyprus when the island takes over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency at the beginning of next month, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. “France knows that we can count on you to ensure that Europe asserts its own interests and strategic autonomy,” he said following the signing […]

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3 h. ago Cyprus records low education dropout rate among young people

Young in people in Cyprus were less likely than most of their European peers to drop out of formal education or training during 2024, according to Eurostat, highlighting the island’s relatively strong performance within the European Union. Across the EU, 14.2 per cent of people aged 15 to 34 reported that they had left formal […]

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4 h. ago UNIC takes part in NEOLAiA European University Alliance meet in Italy

The University of Nicosia (UNIC), as a partner of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance, participated in the Alliance’s working meetings held at the University of Salerno, Italy, over December 2-4, 2025. The meetings were an important milestone, as they took place after approximately two years of intensive collaboration and implementation of actions aimed at transforming […]

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4 h. ago Pilakoutas: Cyprus EU Presidency to power ahead with sleek BMW 5 Series

Pilakoutas Group proudly announces that, following a competitive tender process, the Republic of Cyprus has selected 60 BMW 5 Series vehicles to meet its transportation needs during the Cyprus Presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2026. This is the second time BMW vehicles have been selected for this purpose, as a […]

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7 h. ago EU shipping, ports strategy moves forward with Cyprus set for presidency role

Europe is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen its shipping, shipbuilding and ports sectors, despite stalled global talks on decarbonisation, with the European Commission preparing two major strategies aimed at boosting competitiveness, investment and security of supply. Speaking at the European Shipowners’ Association’s 60th anniversary conference, Fotini Ioannidou, Director of Waterborne Transport at the European […]

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7 h. ago Cyprus bank workers win pay boost and extra leave in landmark deal

Cyprus bank workers win pay boost and extra leave in landmark deal  Kathimerini

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28 h. ago Cyprus to present EU Council Presidency energy priorities in Brussels

Cyprus will set out its energy priorities for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a ministerial meeting in Brussels on Monday. Energy Minister Michael Damianos will address his EU counterparts at the transport, telecommunications and energy council. The meeting will be the last energy council held under the Danish presidency. […]

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34 h. ago Proposal aims to cut red tape and boost EU markets competitiveness

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomed the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision. It argued that the package represents a major step towards deeper and more efficient EU capital markets and incorporates many of the recommendations ESMA outlined in its 2024 Position Paper. […]

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45 h. ago Liverpool’s Ekitike scores twice, Salah gets warm reception in win over Brighton

Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike bagged a double to secure a 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday while talisman Mohamed Salah, whose future at the Merseyside team is uncertain, recorded a landmark assist on an emotional afternoon. Arne Slot’s men climbed provisionally to sixth in the table on 26 points after 16 […]

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49 h. ago US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit

Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said. A U.S. official said President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner were travelling to Germany for talks […]

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53 h. ago Women in Tech Cyprus to reflect on 2025 and set 2026 priorities

Women in Tech Cyprus will open the new year with a small community gathering in Limassol, aiming to carry forward the momentum built over the past year around women’s participation in science and technology. The Saturday morning meeting, scheduled for January 10, from 10.00 until 12.00,  at Marina Breeze, is designed as a relaxed but […]

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56 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: EIB survey, AI adoption, Keve, unemployment, Eurogroup, PwC

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey for Cyprus. The survey found that investment activity in Cyprus remains strong, with almost all businesses making investments, primarily focusing on innovation, even though the […]

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58 h. ago Spain Unites with Italy, Cyprus, Lithuania, Hungary, and More to Dominate European Tourism in 2025 – The Future of Travel is Here!

Spain Unites with Italy, Cyprus, Lithuania, Hungary, and More to Dominate European Tourism in 2025 – The Future of Travel is Here!  Travel And Tour World

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63 h. ago President of Cyprus, at meeting with Moldovan counterpart, says country's goal for Moldovan citizens to enjoy benefits of European integration as soon as possible

President of Cyprus, at meeting with Moldovan counterpart, says country's goal for Moldovan citizens to enjoy benefits of European integration as soon as possible  Moldpres

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65 h. ago EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

The European Union agreed on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. The EU wants to keep Ukraine financed and fighting as it sees Russia’s invasion as a threat to its own security. To do so, […]

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69 h. ago Limassol congratulates Larnaca’s 2030 European Capital of Culture win

Larnaca’s appointment as the European Capital of Culture 2030 (ECoC) is a success that will benefit the whole island, Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis said on Friday, congratulating the city on its selection. “Warm congratulations to our team for the great effort made all these months,” Armeftis said. Larnaca was officially named ECoC on Thursday after […]

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2 d. ago Moldovan head of state, President of Cyprus discuss European integration

Moldovan head of state, President of Cyprus discuss European integration  Moldpres

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3 d. ago Still no deal on European fighter jets after ministerial talks, sources say

Defence ministers from Germany, France and Spain have pushed discussions on a troubled European fighter jets project towards government leaders meeting next week after inconclusive talks in Berlin, people briefed on the matter said. Boris Pistorius of Germany, Catherine Vautrin of France and Spain’s Margarita Robles met in Berlin on Thursday to discuss the fate […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus business investment activity remains strong, EIB survey finds

Cypriot businesses are continuing to invest, innovate, and remain resilient in the face of geopolitical tensions and global trade disruptions, according to the latest European Investment Bank (EIB) investment survey for Cyprus. The survey found that investment activity in Cyprus remains strong, with almost all businesses making investments, primarily focusing on innovation, even though the […]

Economics

3 d. ago Λεμεσός 2030: Μια πορεία που ανέδειξε τον πολιτισμό ως μέρος της ζωής της πόλης

Η Λεμεσός ολοκλήρωσε τη διαδικασία διεκδίκησης του τίτλου της Πολιτιστικής Πρωτεύουσας της Ευρώπης για το 2030, παρουσιάζοντας μια πρόταση που στηρίχθηκε στη συμμετοχικότητα, στον διάλογο και στη συνεργασία ανάμεσα σε ανθρώπους και φορείς της πόλης. Η προετοιμασία υπήρξε μια ανοιχτή διαδικασία, με δημόσιες συζητήσεις, ομάδες εργασίας, κοινές δράσεις και ενεργή ανταπόκριση από δημιουργούς, πολιτιστικούς οργανισμούς, […]

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